Chapter 3.3, Problem 16P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of hydrogen atoms attached to the Carbon atoms indicated in the structure of morphine as shown below has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Any organic molecule can be using certain rules by IUPAC (International Union for pure and applied chemistry).  IUPAC names consist of three parts in major namely Prefix suffix and root word.

Prefix represents the substituent present in the molecule and its position In the root name.

Suffix denotes the presence of functional group if any in the molecule. It can be an alkene, alkyne, alcohol, carboxylic acid, etc.

For Alkane suffix ‘ane’.

For Alkene suffix ‘ene’.

For Alkyne suffix ‘yne’.

Root word represents the longest continuous carbon skeleton of the organic molecule.